50th Anniversary Gala

The Abbott House 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 6pm to 11pm at the Marina Del Rey located at One Marina Drive in the Bronx, NY.

EVENT EMCEE

MEREDITH VIEIRA
TELEVISION JOURNALIST

 As special correspondent for NBC News, Ms. Vieira contributes her signature reporting for “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Dateline,” “Rock Center with Brian Williams” as well as the Olympic Games.   She also currently serves as host of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” a position she has held since 2002.  At the end of 2008, Ms. Vieira founded her own TV/film production company, Meredith Vieira Productions.  Click here for full bio.

GUEST SPEAKER

AL ROKER
TELEVISION HOST, PRODUCER, AUTHOR 

As a host and weatherman of NBC’s Today Show, along with Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer, Al Roker has the undivided attention of the nation (over 32 million viewers per week) every weekday morning as America prepares for work. Spanning a 35-year plus career and a thirteen-time Emmy winner, Al conducts interviews with celebrities and newsmakers around the world and does a wide variety of segments on every imaginable subject. He is the host of NBC’s annual holiday network specials, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center, and The Rose Bowl Parade. Click here for full bio.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

STEVE GROSS
CHIEF PLAYMAKER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Let’s clear the air – Steve Gross stayed back in kindergarten. They said that he just didn’t know how to play right! Armed with boundless energy, a mischievous sense of humor, and creative (bordering on reckless) impulsivity, Steve gave all of his childhood teachers a run for their money. Luckily for him, Steve found salvation through play. In 1989, Steve founded Project Joy to help children overcome poverty, violence and illness through the power of play. A pioneer in utilizing exuberant, joyful and loving play to help children heal from the devastating impact of trauma, Gross is committed to the healthy development of children facing life’s most difficult circumstances. Says Gross, “Children need food and water to survive, but to truly live, they’ve gotta play.”

Join the celebration and meet other special guests ADAM GRAVES, former NHL New York Rangers player. And enjoy a special video message from comedian JIMMY FALLON.

To make your reservation, call us at 914-591-7300, ext. 3056 or simply download our registration form and return it with payment to Abbott House.

To reserve your journal advertisement, please download the journal form and return it to Abbott House.

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Abbott House
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